Precautions
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
- Anywhere extremely hot, cold
or
humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above
60°C
(140
OF),
such
as
under direct
sunlight, near heaters
or
in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction
or
become
deformed.
- Near strong magnetic fields
or
mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
- Near strong radio waves
or
radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
- Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
-
On
a sandy beach
or
anywhere dusty.
If
sand
or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
- Near windows
or
outdoors, where the LCD
screen
or
the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside
of
the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder
on
DC 6.8 VI7.2 V
(battery pack) or
DC
8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For
DC
or
AC
operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain
or
sea water.
If
your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
•
If
any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as
hammering, dropping
or
stepping
on
the
product.
Be
particularly careful
of
the lens.
• Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not
using your camcorder.
• Do
not
wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such
as
by placing anything heavy
on
it.
• Do not use a deformed
or
damaged battery
pack.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
•
If
the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
- Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
- Wash offany liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
-
If
any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty
of
water and consult a doctor.
When
not
using
your
camcorder
for
a
long
time
•
To
keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time,
turn
it
on
and let it
run
by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
LCD
screen
• Do
not
exert excessive pressure
on
the
LCD
screen,
as
it may cause damage.
•
If
your camcorder
is
used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This
is
not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back
of
the LCD screen may heat
up.
This
is
not a
malfunction.
To
clean
the
LCD
screen
•
If
fingerprints
or
dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it
is
recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean
it.
When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
On handling
the
casing
• Ifthe casing
is
soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a
dry
soft cloth.
• Avoid the
follOWing
to avoid damage to the
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